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Legacy & Planned Giving
Create a meaningful impact that extends beyond your lifetime. Through strategic planned giving, you can advance the Great Commission while often receiving significant tax benefits and ensuring your values continue to transform lives for generations.
Why Consider Legacy Giving?
Maximize Your Kingdom Impact
Cash makes up only 7% of total wealth — however 85% of charitable gifts given are cash. With over 93% of wealth held in assets other than cash, giving stocks, real estate, artwork and other non-cash assets hold immense potential for charitable impact.
Benefits of Planned Giving
- Advance the Great Commission through strategic asset gifts
- Reduce taxes on inheritance and capital gains
- Simplify estate planning with charitable components
- Create lasting impact beyond your lifetime
- Support multiple causes through diversified giving
Four Simple Ways to Create a Lasting Kingdom Impact
Choose from these proven methods to include DOVE International in your estate planning.
Each option offers unique benefits and can be tailored to your financial situation and giving goals.
Wills & Bequests
The most common and straightforward legacy gift. Include DOVE International in your will through:
- Specific Dollar Amount - A set amount regardless of estate size
- Percentage of Estate - A portion that grows with your assets
- Residual Bequest - Remaining assets after other distributions
- Contingent Gift - If primary beneficiaries predecease you
Beneficiary Designations
Often the simplest legacy gift with significant tax advantages:
- Retirement Accounts - IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s
- Insurance Policies - Primary or contingent beneficiary
- Investment Accounts - Transfer on death designations
- Bank Accounts - Payable on death arrangements
Retirement plan assets can have serious tax implications for family members, but not for charitable organizations like DOVE International.
Non-Cash Asset Donations
Donate appreciated assets and avoid capital gains taxes while maximizing your charitable impact:
- Stocks & Securities - Publicly traded investments
- Real Estate - Primary residence, vacation homes, commercial property
- Business Interests - Ownership stakes, partnerships
- Personal Property - Artwork, collectibles, valuable items
- Bank Accounts - Direct account transfers
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
Celebrate Life and Legacy
If you’re 70½ or older, transfer funds directly from your IRA to DOVE International:
- Tax-Free Transfer - Up to $108,000 annually
- Satisfies Required Distributions - Counts toward RMD requirements
- No Income Tax - Amount excluded from taxable income
- Direct Transfer Required - Money never passes through your hands
Our Trusted Partners
Professional Management of Your Legacy Gifts
DOVE International has established partnerships with leading organizations to ensure your legacy gifts are managed with excellence and integrity:
National Christian Foundation
A trusted partner for donor advised funds, complex asset gifts, and comprehensive giving strategies.
Everence Foundation
Specializing in Anabaptist and Mennonite community giving, offering personalized stewardship services.
These partnerships ensure your gifts are handled professionally while maintaining our commitment to biblical stewardship and kingdom values.
Getting Started
Professional Management of Your Legacy Gifts
DOVE International has established partnerships with leading organizations to ensure your legacy gifts are managed with excellence and integrity:
Free Consultation
Our legacy giving specialist will help you explore options that align with your financial situation and kingdom values. No obligation, completely confidential.
Professional Guidance
We recommend working with your existing financial, tax, and legal advisors to ensure any planned giving strategy fits your overall financial plan.
Simple Beginning
Legacy giving doesn't have to be complicated. Even a simple bequest in your will can create significant kingdom impact.
Contact Brian Sauder
Legacy Giving Specialist
Phone: 717.627.1996
Email: legacy@doveinternational.com